Technical Program Manager- Engineering Enablement

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity The Engineering Enablement Technical Program Manager is a strategic partner to the R&D organization, responsible for accelerating developer velocity through targeted technical upskilling. This is not a delivery-only role; it is a programmatic and consultative role. You will partner with emerging AI teams and infrastructure SMEs to scope, design, and operationalize high-fidelity workshops and resources. You will act as a technical translator who understands the nuances of CI/CD, cloud-native architecture, and AI workflows. Furthermore, you will serve as a cross-functional liaison for Open Source (OSS) efforts, partnering with Legal, Security, and DevProd to ensure our open-source contributions and usage are compliant and secure. About the Team At Nutanix, you will be joining the Engineering Enablement team, a dynamic and collaborative group of professionals that spans multiple locations across the globe. Our team thrives on innovation, fostering an environment where ideas are shared and experiments are encouraged. We believe that when diverse minds come together, we can solve complex challenges and drive the company forward. This geo-dispersed team allows for a rich exchange of perspectives and experience, making every project a collective effort. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Engineering Enablement, who is committed to empowering team members and nurturing their growth. The work setup is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office three days a week to ensure effective collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work remotely. Travel may be required occasionally, but it will depend on project needs and team requirements. We promote a healthy work-life balance and value the well-being of our employees, ensuring that you have the support and resources necessary to succeed.

Your Role Technical Program Scoping & SME Collaboration Curriculum Architecture:

Partner with AI/ML and emerging development teams to identify skill gaps and design learning roadmaps. You won't deliver the training, but you will own the design and execution strategy .

SME Partnership:

Work alongside Engineering SMEs to extract complex technical knowledge—covering CI/CD, Networking, Cloud Ops, and Containers—to build structured, code-centric workshops.

Training Content Development:

Drive the creation of technical artifacts, runbooks, and self-paced modules, ensuring content is technically accurate and resonates with a senior engineering audience.

Open Source & Cross-Functional Governance OSS Advocacy & Insight:

Provide technical insight and program support for open-source initiatives.

Security & Legal Liaison:

Partner with Legal and Security teams to facilitate code reviews for OSS contributions and ensure alignment with corporate compliance standards.

Developer Productivity Alignment:

Work with the DevProd team to integrate open-source best practices into the standard engineering workflow.

Operational Excellence & Scaling Multitask Program Management:

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple engineering enablement projects, from initial scoping to post-program impact analysis.

Stakeholder Management:

Maintain tight feedback loops with R&D leadership to ensure enablement programs align with shifting product priorities and AI roadmaps.

Metrics & ROI:

Define and track success metrics for technical upskilling initiatives to demonstrate impact on engineering productivity.

What You Will Bring Technical Literacy:

Significant experience or awareness in modern engineering domains: CI/CD pipelines, Networking, Cloud Operations (AWS/GCP), Containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and Linux. You must be able to hold your own in a room of senior engineers.

AI/ML Familiarity:

A foundational understanding of the AI development lifecycle to effectively support emerging AI teams.

Program Management Excellence:

3+ years of experience managing complex technical programs involving cross-collaboration between Engineering, Legal, and Security.

Educational Design:

Proven ability to scope and structure technical training content without necessarily being the "front-of-room" instructor.

OSS Fluency:

Experience navigating the intersection of open-source contributions, licensing, and security requirements.

Communication:

Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical requirements into actionable program plans for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work Arrangement Hybrid:

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 124,800 and USD $ 249,599 per year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith. --